The Financial Counselor I assists in the completion and coordination of all activities associated with patient financial processing in the assigned functional area. Prioritizes, coordinates, and completes patient accounts; ensures all insurance requirements are met; provides information on financial liability to patients; and arranges payment options with the patients. Screens patients for government and other funding sources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prioritizes, coordinates, and completes patient accounts from patient scheduling through patient discharge to ensure that patient financial obligations are met.

Completes patient accounts based on departmental protocols, policies and procedures, and compliance with regulatory agencies, including pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration functions.